We have another beauty from Chris Harris for you for a laid-back Friday. The car’s European launch recently took place in Spain, where Harris was able to uncover some extra details about the 86. As you’ll see, chief engineer of the 86 project, Tetsuya Tada, reveals that although the Toyota […]
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Video: Toyota 86 drift battle demonstration in Japan
If you’ve wondered about the drifting potential of the new Toyota 86 sports coupe, then you can wonder no more with this friendly drift-off battle video, taken from a Japanese makeshift gymkhana course. As a bit of a driving demonstration and promo for the just-released Toyota 86 – called GT […]
For Sale: 1967 Toyota 2000GT – first ever production example
Old-school JDM enthusiasts will appreciate this one. It’s the first production 1967 Toyota 2000GT to ever roll off the line, and it’s up for sale in the US. The Toyota 2000GT is one of Toyota’s first proper attempts at the performance, sport car scene. And what an impact it made. […]
Top 10 cars to look forward to in 2012 in Australia
A number of very interesting and highly-anticipated vehicles will make their way to local shores this year. Here’s a list of what we think is the top 10 cars to look forward to in 2012 in Australia. 10. Hyundai Veloster/Turbo – February/Third quarter This will be the first proper sports-focused […]
Video: Toyota GT 86 on the dyno produces 127kW at the wheels
Japanese tuning firm HKS has just posted up a new video showing the Toyota GT 86 on the dyno. It churned out 172PS (127kW) at the wheels. In standard form, the all-new Subaru-Toyota joint project GT 86 comes with a naturally aspirated 2.0-litre Subaru boxer engine producing 147kW of power […]
TRD Toyota GT 86 officially unveiled at Tokyo Auto Salon
Toyota and TRD have officially unveiled the TRD Toyota GT 86 at the 2012 Tokyo Auto Salon. The Gazoo Racing Toyota GT 86 is also on display at the show. Unfortunately, there’s no supercharger beneath the TRD Toyota GT 86’s bonnet, as previously speculated. Instead, it comes with a full […]
TRD Toyota GT 86 Tokyo Auto Salon 2012 unveiling confirmed
We’re all eagerly awaiting the debut of the TRD Toyota GT 86. Thanks to the TRD website, we now know the performance version will be revealed at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2012 starting January 13. Very little has been revealed in the image posted up on the TRD website, other […]
Video: Scion FR-S turbo drift car spied at Laguna Seca
A Scion FR-S turbo drift car was spotted recently at Laguna Seca circuit showing off some sideways action, and, more interestingly, a heavily turbocharged engine. The Scion FR-S, and parent cars Toyota 86/Subaru BRZ, have been in the spotlight lately not only due to their recent unveiling, but also due […]